Parumala Church, Parumala, Thiruvalla

Parumala Church, Parumala, Thiruvalla is the most important Christian Pilgrim Centre in Keral. Parumala is famous Parumala Thirumeni, the Greatest Saint of India belonging to the Indian Orthodox Church. Geevarghese Mar Gregorios, born on 15th June 1848 at Mulanthuruthy near Cochin is known as "Parumala Thirumeni". This Church belongs to Orthodox Syrian Christians.

Pallipuram Fort, Vypin

Pallipuram Fort is one of the oldest European Monuments in India. It is located in North Vypin Island. Pallippuram. Fort was built in 1503 AD, by the Portuguese and considered as the first of this sort. The name is derived from English word “Palliport”. Pallippuram Fort was captured by the Dutch in 1661 AD and finally sold to the State of Travancore in 1789 AD. Pallippuram Fort is located approximately 25 k.m. from Ernakulam Town and you can reach here by road. The near by Catholic Church is an imp, ortant Pilgrim Centre of Christians.

Ajith Sen ’s trip from Kochi, Kerala, India to Alappuzha

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Pierce Leslie Bungalow in Kochi

Pierce Leslie Bungalow in Kochi is one of the major tourist attractions of Kochi. It is built in 1862. The nineteenth century Pierce Leslie Bungalow is an ancient colonial mansion. The Pierce Leslie Bunglow was once the office of Pierce Leslie & Co., the famous coffee merchants. The main attractions of Pierce Leslie Bungalow include the wood paneled roof of the ground floor, arched doorways, carved doors and sprawling rooms. The Pierce Leslie Bungalow in Kochi is a beautiful mansion with a long water front veranda. Pierce Leslie Bungalow is loacted near Fort kochi, 13 km from Ernakulam. You can reach here by cab and it is about 2 km from Main Boat Jetty at Ernakulam.

Vasco da Gama Square, Cochin.

The Vasco da Gama Square in Cochin is a place for cultural and social reunion. You can do many things at Vasco da Gama Square, Cochin, like a morning walk to the Vasco da Gama Square in Cochin The long walk along the shore starts from this square right upto the Fort Kochi Beach or taste some of the true flavors of Cochin at the Vasco da Gama Square. Enjoy sunrise, sunset and delitious sea food reparations of Kerala. From Vasco da Gama Square, Cochin you can watch the wonderful art of fishing using Chinese fishing nets. The St.Francis Church is located at a stone throw distance from this square. The protestant church was built by the Portuguese in 1510 AD and is the oldest church built by Europeans in India. You can reach the Vasco da Gama Square in Cochin by road from Kochi. It is about 12 km from Kochi mainland.

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The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala)

Those who visit Fort Kochi or Vypin can see huge fishing nets operated for fishing. This Chinese fishing nets in Cochin are locally known as Cheenavala. The technique of fishing by Chinese fishing nets differs from the technique of ordinary fishing nets. Normally the Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) is used during High Tide. The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) is dipped in the cost and will be lifted and the catches are collected by fisherman going over to the net. Three to four people can operate this cantilever mechanism. These huge fishing nets were introduced between 1350 and 1450 AD. These nets were brought by traders from the Court of Kublai Khan in China. Thus this net got the name Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala). You can see The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) throughout Malabar Cost and in the banks of backwaters and some river landings.

Those who visit Fort Kochi or Vypin can see huge fishing nets operated for fishing. Normally the Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) is used during High Tide. The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) is dipped in the cost and will be lifted and the catches are collected by fisherman going over to the net. Three to four people can operate this cantilever mechanism. These huge fishing nets were introduced between 1350 and 1450 AD. These nets were brought by traders from the Court of Kublai Khan in China. Thus this net got the name Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala). You can see The Chinese fishing nets (Cheena vala) throughout Malabar Cost and in the banks of backwaters and some river landings.

Kerala Tourism Your Moment is Waiting

Philipose M Philip speaks on "Kerala Tourism Your Moment is Waiting" - the international ad campaign by Keralatourism:
Kerala Tourism's international campaign, Your Moment Is Waiting is a film that goes far beyond the realm of a commercial, to capture the soul of Kerala like no destination hitherto has. Stark Communications, which has been handling the Kerala Tourism brand for almost two decades, conceived, scripted...